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Pence Lays Out Choice For Election During 'Time Of Testing'

The vice president says President Trump "sees America for what it is" and has the track record to help America recover from the pandemic and grapple with protests against racism.
Vice President Pence speaks during the third night of the Republican National Convention at Fort McHenry National Monument in Baltimore on Wednesday.

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Vice President Pence made a case on Wednesday that President Trump "sees America for what it is" and has the track record to bring America back from what he repeatedly called "a time of testing" — referring to the twin challenges of recovering from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and grappling with protests against racism.

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